HOMEWORK

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Homework &Academic Achievement Does HW help students succeed in school?Positive Effects: Homework HelpBuilds students' self-esteem as an able learner and keeps them engaged At-risk students: no achievement gains but protection against a decrease in gradesExtracurricular activities support overall academic achievement and school engagementLet's talk about...Should HW be graded and differentiated? If yes, how?YAY! no HW!I did it!Negative Effects: ParentsAfter-School ProgramsWhat should be the purpose of HW assignments? How do teachers use HW effectively? How does HW fit into the aims and purpose of their teaching?BackgroundEarly 1900s: LESS HW (Progressive Education reform)Mid 1950s: MORE HW (after launch of the Sputnik) Mid 1960s: LESS HW (questioned the value of HW and the pressure on students)Mid 1980s: MORE HW (concerns about America in a global marketplace)Late 1990s: LESS HW (Parents concerned about the stresses of HW)Grade Level EffectsStronger correlations between HW and academic achievement for HS and MS students (HW involves learning more content and college readiness)Limited effects on academic achievement for elementary students (limited attention span, meta-cognitive ability )HW for elementary students build good study skills and habits for later HW can enhance student accountability, readiness for the next year, study habits, and achievementA way for teachers to connect with families and gain more parent involvement.Keeps students from leisure activities - bonding with peers and participating in community and family activitiesSome students see homework as a main stressorCan cause family argumentsParents may not understand the HW contentOver-reliance by students on parents/tutorsHW training programs for parents improved effectiveness Parental involvement is correlated with students' positive behaviors in schoolParents teach younger students good study skills and habitsPurpose of HomeworkMeaningful HW can motivate engagementCreate community among students; can prompt teacher to adjust assignments A HW community can provide means for social communication and contact for youth who are home aloneYounger students: HW can't be used as a gauge for progress or understandingOlder students: teachers can assign tasks as part of a larger curriculum plan; provide feedback before moving onOpportunity to assign HW relevant to students' interestRoutine and structure are needed to communicate HW expectations(Get into groups of 2-4 by grade level)How much HW should be assigned and should time limits be set?